Question 1

can a teratoma regrow?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If a teratoma is completely removed (negative surgical margins), it should not regrow.  If microscopic deposits are left after surgery (+ surgical margins), then a teratoma can regrow over time.

Question 2

what is teratoma?

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Germ cell tumor: Teratoma is a:  type of germ cell tumor that may contain several different types of tissue and sometimes mature elements such as hair, muscle, and bone. Teratomas occur most often in the ovary, testis, and in the sacrococcygeal region. They may be benign or malignant.

Question 3

what causes teratomas?

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Unknown: Tearatomas arise from multipotential germ cells.  What causes them is unknown.  They can contain any type of body structure or organ.  One old theory was that they were an undiagnosed twin within the baby that was born.  The cystic fluid is skin oil from skin appendages, which are common.

Question 4

what is benign teratoma?

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Teratomas: Teratomas  are a type of tumor or mass made up of different types of tissues.  They are congenital (meaning they are present at the time of birth) but may not be detected until later in life.  Teratomas can be benign or malignant.  Benign means the teratoma is non-cancerous and won't spread to other parts of the body.

Question 5

how does a teratoma form?

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Stem cells: Most tumors are formed from a single type of tissue.  A teratoma is a tumor that is made up of many different types of tissue.   It comes from a pluripotent stem cell, which means a cell that can become any type of tissue in the body.

Question 6

are teratomas something only females can have?

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Both: They can occur in both sexes. Teratomas derived from germ cells occur in the testes in men and ovaries in women.

Question 7

hello too whow its may concern, when a woman had teratoma whats good for that.please help thanks.

Accepted Answer

Need details: If you are talking of ovarian teratoma most of them have excellent prognosis if detected early . At 24 you most likely have well differentiated type also known as dermoid need simple surgical removal  is enough and  benign . The other poorly differentiated  one depends on the stage , You have to speak to your doctor .

Question 8

what causes an ovarian  teratoma?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: Tearatomas arise from multipotential germ cells.  What causes them is unknown.  They can contain any type of body structure or organ.  One old theory was that they were an undiagnosed twin within the baby that was born.  The cystic fluid is skin oil from skin appendages, which are common.

Question 9

are teratoma tumors genetic?

Accepted Answer

Some are: Teratomas arise from cells that can differentiate in to a host of tissue types and can be associated with chromosomal (genetic) abnormalities or with inherited syndromes. However, vast majority are sporadic and will not be passed on to the kids.

Question 10

what is a teratoma cyst?

Accepted Answer

Germ cell tumor: Teratomas are germ cell tumors. Most are cystic and composed of mature differentiated tissue, such as skin, teeth, and hair. The mature cystic teratoma accounts for most and is almost always benign. It is the most common ovarian tumor in women in their teens and twenties.

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